Jo Ann McGill

Obituary For Jo Ann McGill

Jo Ann McGill

March 25, 1947 – July 20, 2025

Jo Ann McGill, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 78.

Visitation for family and friends will be at the White Family Funeral Home in Bowie, Texas on Friday, July 25th, from 6pm to 8pm.

Funeral service will take place on Saturday, July 26th, at the Light House Assembly of God, in Bowie at 10am.

Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Bowie.

Jo Ann was born on March 25, 1947, in Dallas, Texas, she was the beloved daughter of Francis Raspante Grant and Fred Wren Grant Jr.

Jo Ann began her career in the skies, working as a flight attendant for Trans Texas Airlines from 1966 to 1977, but spent the majority of her years parenting her children and living a family life.

On January 23, 1976, Jo Ann married the love of her life, Barry Herman McGill. They shared 42 wonderful years together until Barry’s passing, building a life centered on faith, family, and love.

Jo Ann’s greatest joy was her family. She cherished girls’ trips with her daughters, lunch dates, shopping outings, and watching her grandchildren play sports. Some of her most treasured moments were spent listening to her children and grandchildren lead worship at church. A woman of unwavering faith, Jo Ann loved Jesus with all of her heart and lived her life as a testimony to that love.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Jo Ann is survived by her daughters, Jennifer Harris and husband Trevor and Tracey Taylor and husband Travis; her son, Tim McGill and wife Ashli; and her adored grandchildren: Taylor McGill, Isabella McGill, Van Taylor, Caleb Harris, Elizabeth Harris, Eisley Taylor, and Beckham Taylor.

Jo Ann was dearly loved by all who knew her. Her kindness, laughter, and faithful heart will be remembered always.

Arrangements entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.